Level: B1

Week 1

Future progressive/
continuous
Present Perfect
Teacher: Wendy Pérez
warm-up
 Future progressive

The future progressive tense is also known as the future

continuous tense.

It is used in English to describe actions or events that

will be ongoing or in progress at a specific point in the
future.
key ways to use it
Actions in Progress in the Future: It
indicates that an action will be At 9 PM tomorrow, I will be watching a movie
happening at a specific time

Actions Interrupted by Other Actions: It

shows that an action will be interrupted I will be studying when you call me.
by another action or event in the future.

Polite Inquiries: It is often used in polite

Will you be needing any help with your
inquiries to ask if someone has plans or luggage?
needs assistance.
key ways to use it
Predictions and Assumptions: about the
With the way things are going, they will be
future based on current evidence or winning the championship.
trends.

Expressing Future Plans: It

expresses intentions or plans for She will be traveling to Paris next summer.
the future.

Emphasizing Duration: When you want

to emphasize the duration of an action I will be working on this project all day long.
in the future
Future progressive

yes, I will
no, I won’t
Future progressive
 Activity

Make your own future

routine using future
progressive
Eg. At 8 o’clock tomorrow, I will be waking up
Future progressive
Future progressive

memory game
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 Future progressive
Yes/No Questions
1. Will you be attending the party next Saturday?
2. Will you be watching a movie tonight?
3. Will your friends be coming to your birthday celebration next month?
4. Will you be studying for your English exam tomorrow evening?
5. Will your family be going on a vacation this summer?
6. Will you be taking up a new hobby in the near future?
7. Will you be working on a group project for school next week?
8. Will you be participating in the charity run next year?
9. Will you be traveling to a different country for your vacation this year?
10. Will you be volunteering at the local animal shelter this weekend?
11. Will you be attending a wedding this month?
12. Will you be trying a new recipe for dinner tonight?
13. Will you be visiting your grandparents during the holidays?
14. Will you be attending a job interview in the coming weeks?
15. Will you be playing sports with your friends this weekend?
 Future progressive
what will you be doing ____?

I will be _____________?
 Future progressive
WH- Questions
1. What will you be doing at this time next week?
2. Are there any upcoming events or celebrations you will be attending in the near future?
3. Can you describe a typical evening in your life five years from now? What will you be doing at 8 PM on a weekday?
4. What hobbies or interests do you think you will be pursuing more seriously in the future?
5. Will technology be playing a bigger role in your life in the next few years? How so?
6. Imagine you have a day off next weekend. What activities or outings will you and your friends/family be enjoying together?
7. Do you think you will be living in the same city or country in five years, or do you have plans to move elsewhere?
8. What will you be studying or working on at this time tomorrow?
9. In the future, what kind of job or career do you envision yourself having?
10. How do you think transportation will change in the next decade? What forms of transportation will be more prevalent?
11. What environmental initiatives do you think will be in place in your country ten years from now?
12. Will you be taking any language courses or learning a new language in the future? Why or why not?
13. What do you see yourself doing for leisure when you retire?
14. What will the world be like in terms of technology, communication, and travel when your children or future generations grow up?
15. Do you believe you will still be in touch with your current friends in the future, or will your social circle change?
 MAKE A DIALOGUE
Speaking Card 1: Making Plans

You and a friend are making plans for the weekend. Use the future progressive tense to discuss your plans.

Student A: "I will be going to the park on Saturday afternoon. What about you?"
Student B: "I won't be available on Saturday, but I will be studying for an exam on Sunday morning."

Speaking Card 2: Future Hobbies

Talk about future hobbies you plan to take up using the future progressive tense.

Student A: "I will be taking up gardening next month. I think it will be a relaxing hobby."
Student B: "That's interesting! I won't be gardening, but I will be learning to play the guitar."

Speaking Card 3: Upcoming Travel

Talk about your upcoming travel plans using the future progressive tense.

Student A: "Next summer, I will be traveling to Italy. I can't wait to explore the beautiful cities."
Student B: "Italy sounds amazing! I won't be traveling next summer, but I will be saving money for a big trip in
the future."